Wax and other gunk can build up in your rabbit's ears, which is why cleaning them every now and then is a good idea. It's important to be gentle and if you have any questions, talk to your vet for good advice.

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Make your bunny feel comfortable. It's best to only clean the ears of a rabbit who is familiar with you; don't clean a new rabbit's ears yourself. Check if your rabbit actually needs its ear cleaned; look for a buildup of wax.

If you're using baby wipes, then take it and smoothly run it over where the wax is.

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If you're using alcohol, take a smooth cloth and pour a little amount to the cloth and smoothly run it across the waxed area.

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If the problem persists, take your rabbit to the vet to check for ear mites.

The wax may be built further down in your rabbit's ear. Always make sure that the oil is safe for rabbits.

Do not use alcohol! It is painful for the bunny. Do not use Q-tips as you may damage the eardrum. Only use mineral oil or canola oil in very small amounts on a cotton ball. Rabbits are very good at cleaning their ears, if there is a lot of buildup it is usually mites, which are very common in rabbits.